He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret Freligh and a grandson, Ja-son Valatka.

There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626. Inurnment will follow at Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to any local Women’s and Children’s shelter. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com.